Safety checklist — Industrial pipefitter

Process piping, steam and high pressure. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.

Before work

11 items
  • PPE worn: hard hat, safety glasses, heat-resistant gloves, safety shoes

  • P&ID reviewed — diameters, materials and pressures identified

  • System depressurized, drained and locked outCritical

    ℹ️ Steam/pressurized fluid = risk of fatal burn or projection

  • Hot work permit obtained if welding or brazing required

  • WHMIS sheets for conveyed products reviewed

  • Supports and anchors verified — capacity sufficient for pipe weight

  • Threaded or welded joints per spec — torque respected

  • Drainage slopes checked regularly

  • Welds performed by certified welder per applicable code (ASME, CSA)

  • Adequate ventilation if brazing/welding in confined area

  • Expansion joints installed at specified locations

After work

5 items
  • Hydrostatic pressure test per code — result conforming

  • Welds radiographed or inspected if required by spec

  • System purged and ready for commissioning

  • Insulation installed on sections that require it

  • As-built drawings updated — final isometrics delivered

+ 5 more checks

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